Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, as the government searches for fresh opportunities to drive economic growth. The £2.2 billion project, to be privately financed, involves moving the existing Northern Runway around twelve metres so it can be brought into regular use, alongside an expansion of terminal facilities. Gatwick argues the development will create jobs and strengthen the local economy, though […]

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre says it is working to assess the impact of a major incident affecting airports. A spokesperson confirmed the NCSC is liaising with Collins Aerospace, affected UK airports, the Department for Transport and law enforcement. The centre urged all organisations to make use of its free guidance and tools to strengthen defences and reduce the risk of further cyber attacks. Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 has […]

Donald Trump says Russia’s reported violation of Estonian airspace could spell “big trouble.” Speaking from the Oval Office, the US president confirmed he was awaiting a detailed briefing on the incident and would comment further later. Asked for his immediate response, Trump admitted he “didn’t love it” and warned that the situation could escalate depending on what the intelligence shows. A man has died after falling from a hot air […]